Best 5 Sock It To Me Cake I Recipes

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**Indulge in the delightful Sock It To Me Cake, a symphony of flavors and textures that will tantalize your taste buds.**

**Sock It To Me Cake: A Culinary Journey Through History and Taste**

This classic American dessert, also known as Depression Cake or Wacky Cake, has stood the test of time, captivating hearts with its simple yet irresistible charm. Originating during the Great Depression, the Sock It To Me Cake was a testament to the resilience and creativity of home cooks who transformed humble ingredients into a delectable treat. As the story goes, resourceful housewives would bake this cake in a flour sack tied with a string, creating a unique bundt-like shape. Over the years, the Sock It To Me Cake has undergone variations, but its essence remains unchanged: a moist, tender crumb embraced by a crisp, caramelized crust. This article presents a collection of Sock It To Me Cake recipes, each offering a unique twist on this beloved dessert. From the traditional version to delightful variations incorporating fruits, nuts, and spices, these recipes cater to diverse tastes and preferences. Whether you're a seasoned baker seeking a nostalgic treat or a novice venturing into the world of baking, the Sock It To Me Cake is an adventure waiting to be savored.

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WORLD'S BEST SOCK-IT-TO-ME CAKE



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Member's Choice Jennifer's version of a Sock-It-To-Me Cake is out of this world good. The from-scratch cake is like a buttery, tender pound cake with a cinnamon walnut filling. The filling is almost like a cinnamon roll filling. It makes this cake really special. Drizzling the glaze on top adds just the right amount of sweetness....

Provided by Jennifer J

Categories     Cakes

Time 1h40m

Number Of Ingredients 19

CAKE
1 1/2 stick butter, room temp
3 c sugar
1/4 c canola oil
1 1/2 Tbsp vanilla extract
3 c cake flour, sifted
6 large eggs, room temp
1 pinch salt
1 c sour cream
FILLING
2 Tbsp cake batter, reserved
1 1/2 c walnuts, chopped
1/2 stick butter, room temp
3 tsp cinnamon
4 Tbsp dark brown sugar
GLAZE
2 Tbsp evaporated milk
1 c powdered sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • 2. Butter and flour a large bundt or tube pan. Please make sure that the pan is buttered and floured very, very well.
  • 3. For cake, in a large mixing bowl, cream together 1 1/2 sticks butter and sugar for about 3-5 minutes.
  • 4. Add one egg at a time. Lightly beat in each egg before adding next.
  • 5. Add 1 1/2 tbsp of vanilla extract and oil; mix.
  • 6. Add 1 1/2 cup of flour and pinch of salt; beat well.
  • 7. Beat in 1/2 cup of sour cream; mix well.
  • 8. Next, add remaining flour; beat well.
  • 9. Add, the remaining 1/2 cup of sour cream; beat well.
  • 10. Pour half of the cake batter into the pan; set aside.
  • 11. For filling, in a medium bowl add walnuts, brown sugar, 1/2 stick of butter, 2 Tbsp cake batter, and cinnamon.
  • 12. Mix until well incorporated, but not creamed. It should clump together.
  • 13. Sprinkle all of the filling around the cake batter that is in the pan.
  • 14. Pour remaining cake batter on top of the filling.
  • 15. Tap the pan on the counter to remove air bubbles and bake for 1 hour 20 mins.
  • 16. Remove cake from pan and allow to slightly cool.
  • 17. For the glaze, while the cake is cooling, in a medium size bowl, add powdered sugar, tsp of vanilla, and milk.
  • 18. Mix very well.
  • 19. Pour over warm cake.
  • 20. For those who are not too fond of baking but still want to try this cake, I recommend Duncan Hines Golden Butter Recipe cake mix. Use number of eggs according to box instructions. Add half a cup of sour cream and follow the rest of my directions exactly.

SOCK IT TO ME CAKE III



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A butter cake mix helps make this cake with cinnamon, brown sugar, and pecans fairly quick and easy to achieve.

Provided by Becky

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Cake Mix Cake Recipes     Bundt Cake

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 (18.25 ounce) package butter cake mix
1 cup sour cream
⅓ cup vegetable oil
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 cup chopped pecans
¼ cup white sugar
1 cup confectioners' sugar
2 tablespoons milk
4 eggs
¼ cup water

Steps:

  • Combine the 2 tablespoons of cake mix, cinnamon, brown sugar, and pecans; set aside.
  • In a large bowl, blend cake mix, sour cream, oil, water, eggs, and sugar. Beat on high speed for 2 minutes.
  • Pour 2/3 of batter into a greased and floured bundt pan. Sprinkle the cinnamon sugar mixture in the center of this and spread remaining batter evenly over this.
  • Bake at 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) for 45 to 55 minutes. Cool in pan for 25 minutes. Remove from pan.
  • To Make Glaze: Blend powdered sugar and milk together to make a glaze. Drizzle over cake. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 415.8 calories, Carbohydrate 53.6 g, Cholesterol 70.6 mg, Fat 21.4 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 4.6 g, SaturatedFat 5.4 g, Sodium 302.8 mg, Sugar 37.6 g

SOCK IT TO ME CAKE



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This most delicious recipe is straight off the back of the Duncan Hines cake mix box, but any good cake mix will do.

Provided by Mary Lord

Categories     Dessert

Time 55m

Yield 1 cake, 12-16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 (18 ounce) package butter recipe cake mix or 1 (18 ounce) package yellow cake mix
4 eggs
1 cup sour cream
1/3 cup vegetable oil
1/4 cup water
1/4 cup sugar
2 tablespoons cake mix (reserved)
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 teaspoons cinnamon, ground
1 cup nuts, finely chopped
1 cup confectioners' sugar
1 -2 tablespoon milk

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°F.
  • Grease and flour a 10-inch tube or bundt pan.
  • For streusel filling, combine 2 tablespoons cake mix, brown sugar, and cinnamon in medium bowl; stir in pecans.
  • For cake, combine remaining cake mix, eggs, sour cream, oil, water, and sugar in a bowl.
  • Beat at medium speed with electric mixer for 2 minutes.
  • Pour two-thirds of batter into pan, sprinkle struesel filling.
  • Spoon remaining batter over filling.
  • Bake for 45 to 55 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
  • Cool in pan 25 minutes, and invert onto a serving plate, and then cool completely.
  • For glaze combine confectioners' sugar and milk in a small bowl.
  • Stir until smooth, and then drizzle onto cake.

SOCK-IT-TO-ME BUNDT CAKE



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Add a mixture of cinnamon, sugar and brown sugar to yellow cake mix for an easy-to-make Bundt cake that will have your guests asking for the recipe.

Provided by By Jessica Walker

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h25m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 box Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ butter recipe yellow cake mix
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 cup sour cream
3/4 cup vegetable oil
1 tablespoon butter flavoring
4 eggs
3 tablespoons packed brown sugar
2 teaspoons granulated sugar
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 325°F. Grease 12-cup fluted tube cake pan with shortening or cooking spray; lightly flour.
  • In large bowl, beat Cake ingredients with electric mixer on medium speed until well blended. Spread half of batter in pan.
  • In small bowl, stir together Cinnamon Mixture ingredients. Sprinkle over batter in pan. Pour remaining batter over top.
  • Bake 55 to 60 minutes. Cool in pan 5 minutes. Run knife around edge and center of pan. Place cooling rack upside down over pan; turn rack and pan over. Remove pan.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 560, Carbohydrate 64 g, Cholesterol 110 mg, Fat 5 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 5 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 430 mg, Sugar 44 g, TransFat 0 g

SOCK IT TO ME CAKE V



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This version of the popular Sock it to Me Cake is made from scratch. It consists of a rich yellow cake baked in a tube pan with a streak of cinnamon, brown sugar and pecans in the center.

Provided by ARVILLALAR

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Yellow Cake Recipes

Time 2h

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 cups all-purpose flour
¼ teaspoon baking soda
¼ teaspoon salt
1 cup butter
2 cups white sugar
6 eggs
1 (8 ounce) container sour cream
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 tablespoons ground cinnamon
3 tablespoons brown sugar
½ cup chopped pecans

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 10 inch tube pan. Sift together the flour, baking soda and salt. Set aside.
  • In a large bowl, cream together the butter and white sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the sour cream and vanilla. Beat in the flour mixture until well blended. Pour batter into prepared pan.
  • Pour half of batter into prepared tube pan. Sprinkle with cinnamon, brown sugar and nuts. Pour in remaining batter.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 90 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Let cool in pan for 10 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack and cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 378.2 calories, Carbohydrate 47.7 g, Cholesterol 106.5 mg, Fat 19 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 5.7 g, SaturatedFat 10 g, Sodium 172.8 mg, Sugar 27.9 g

Tips:

  • Prep all your ingredients beforehand:Mise en place is key to successful baking, especially with a multi-step recipe like this one. Make sure you have all your ingredients measured out and ready to go before you start mixing.
  • Don't overmix the batter:Overmixing can make the cake tough, so be careful not to overdo it. Mix just until the ingredients are combined and no more.
  • Bake the cake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean:This is the best way to ensure that the cake is done baking through.
  • Let the cake cool completely before frosting it:This will help the frosting set properly and prevent it from melting.
  • Don't skip the glaze:The glaze is what gives this cake its signature shiny finish, so don't skip it!.

Conclusion:

The Sock it to Me cake is a delicious and fun dessert that is perfect for any occasion. With its moist chocolate cake, creamy chocolate frosting, and shiny chocolate glaze, it's sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. So next time you're looking for a special treat, give this recipe a try and you won't be disappointed!

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